Fazeli Cellars Winery
Fazeli Cellars Winery
4.5
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
About
The origins of a particular grape are often an interesting and unknown fact. Fazeli Cellars is a winery that knows the origins of its benchmark grape, the Shiraz. They are passionate about sharing their story with you. The Shiraz grape is named after the famed city of Shiraz, Persia. In honor of this, Fazeli Cellars is offering a series of wines that celebrate the culture and history of this ancient and beautiful culture.
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Just Joe
Napa, CA204 contributions
Oct 2021
Rude & disrespectful customer service from Karen. Our first time visiting Temecula wine country, we tried to do a tasting at Fazeli today and Karen treated us like crap. After standing at the bar for a long time, Karen told us to move closer to her at the bar. We then tried to introduce ourselves from the Napa wine industry and that we were in the process of relocating to nearby Orange county. She cut us off and didn't let us finish our introductions. Complained to us how busy she was and was sternly focused on announcing that we would "get no discount" from her...? We had no problem paying the $25 per person tasting fee, and are members of several wine clubs in various other wine countries, but we were so stunned at Karen's disrespect that we walked out and discussed Karen's behavior with the Manager. We then tried our 2nd Temecula winery, nearby Leoness Cellars. Their customer service was very civil, so we gladly paid $50 for our tastings there, joined the Leoness Gold club, and bought a case of wine. We've been visiting/tasting at wineries for decades in many different states and countries, Karen at Fazeli ruined our first Temecula experience.
Written October 10, 2021
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Sarah
Temecula, CA171 contributions
Nov 2022
My husband and I have visited this winery and restaurant now three times, twice most recently with friends who are members there. And while I really want to like Fazeli, our experience is always the same – a pricey bill for very average wines and mediocre food.
Our first visit was on a slow weekday with only one other table occupied. We waited so long to even be acknowledged that we almost left before getting a chance to order! Our server seemed focused on the other table (perhaps members?), and was inattentive to us even after ordering wines and food. She simply delivered the order to our table with no follow-up, and gave us the bill. When with friends who were members on the two subsequent visits, service was better.
In general, I find the wines to be very overpriced for the quality. While they sell several red wine mini half-bottles (375ml or two-6 oz glasses) for $24, full bottles of red start at $55, and the whites are $30+. If you like sweet wines, which I do not, this is the place for you – they have quite a few. I don’t believe they offer any sparkling wines.
We’ve also been consistently disappointed with Baba Joon’s food. The beef on the steak & blue flatbread was very dry and chewy, and on our most recent visit, I was only able to detect a few tiny bits of chicken in a fairly flavorless chicken ciabatta club which was mostly comprised of arugula and parsley with some undercooked bacon to boot.
So as a Temecula local, I’m sorry to say that Fazeli’s is not a favorite of ours.
Our first visit was on a slow weekday with only one other table occupied. We waited so long to even be acknowledged that we almost left before getting a chance to order! Our server seemed focused on the other table (perhaps members?), and was inattentive to us even after ordering wines and food. She simply delivered the order to our table with no follow-up, and gave us the bill. When with friends who were members on the two subsequent visits, service was better.
In general, I find the wines to be very overpriced for the quality. While they sell several red wine mini half-bottles (375ml or two-6 oz glasses) for $24, full bottles of red start at $55, and the whites are $30+. If you like sweet wines, which I do not, this is the place for you – they have quite a few. I don’t believe they offer any sparkling wines.
We’ve also been consistently disappointed with Baba Joon’s food. The beef on the steak & blue flatbread was very dry and chewy, and on our most recent visit, I was only able to detect a few tiny bits of chicken in a fairly flavorless chicken ciabatta club which was mostly comprised of arugula and parsley with some undercooked bacon to boot.
So as a Temecula local, I’m sorry to say that Fazeli’s is not a favorite of ours.
Written January 3, 2023
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Lola D
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Nov 2020 • Business
Came here for a photoshoot, the wine was amazing however the customer service needs improvement. Upon arriving, the photographer and I asked one of the servers if we were allowed to shoot in the location. She asked and said it wasn’t an issue. Once we started shooting, another server came and rudely told us to shut down the shoot, with no explanation or reasoning. I asked if it was but of my dress because my dress was a little revealing, she said yes so I changed to a less revealing dress. After about 45 minutes of shooting the same server came back told us to shoot down the shoot again with no explanation again. At this point I’m assuming it is because I am a black woman in their space. Never again will I attend this winery ran by a pretentious, prejudice owner.
Written November 23, 2020
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Elizabeth T
Los Angeles, CA47 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
We came to enjoy a family lunch celebrating our 24 year old’s birthday. When we booked for a group of eight, we were not told we would be prohibited from sitting at one table and would be prohibited from even positioning the chairs at the two tables so four of our eight family members would not be sitting with their backs to each other. Then, our food came out erratically, with one of our orders completely forgotten. And, what on the menu is described as a walnut cream cheese dish was served with some baggers slices and some cut bread of some type. I am not sure if they thought we would not notice? But it did not matter anyway. The dish was so over cooked that it was a dry, bitter brown glob that no one wanted to eat. Finally, they had no dessert to offer. Do not think we will ever return.
Written August 9, 2020
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Kathy M
Huntley, IL275 contributions
Feb 2020
Our first stop on our tour & after several other wineries, our favorite! Our server (Corey) was fabulous. He is savvy - knew his wines & guided us to what we preferred. Not too shy on their prices, but wine was great. Started with whites & ended with a rich, bold red. Corey - good luck in school - you have a future in wines!!! Thanks for making our tasting so enjoyable.
Written February 16, 2020
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Ron T
Greenwich, CT883 contributions
Feb 2020
Somewhere between Avensole (lower quality) and Gershon Bachus (the best in the area). Some hits and misses. Liked Ruckus and Reisling - some others were even better, but on the expensive side. Label design on some of their bottles was great, service was outstanding. The team here loves their wine and job.
Written February 13, 2020
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Jose
12 contributions
Dec 2019 • Friends
Had a great time at Fazeli Winery over Christmas. Such great people there. Denise poured our wine and knew everything about their different blends. Joining the wine club and will go back every time we are in Temecula.
Written January 9, 2020
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AJ
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Jun 2022 • Friends
Awesome day celebrating with my friends and family for upcoming wedding. Karen was our server and she was great at explaining the tastings we all received. The grounds here are exceptional and beautiful wih stunning views. The staff so friendly especially on such a busy day. Can't wait to come back and tast with her again.
Written June 4, 2022
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Cesar Pablo
Orange County, CA474 contributions
Jul 2020 • Friends
Beautiful venue, extraordinary wine and outstanding service!.
We were here and Denise took care of us, she is extremely kind, professional, and knowledgeable, she made our visit memorable, thanks to her I joined the club and I'm now part of the family. I would totally recommend this place!.
We were here and Denise took care of us, she is extremely kind, professional, and knowledgeable, she made our visit memorable, thanks to her I joined the club and I'm now part of the family. I would totally recommend this place!.
Written July 22, 2020
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JanKnee
San Diego, CA143 contributions
Oct 2019
Pamela provided an excellent description of the wines and went above and beyond in helping us find our way around Temecula. I didn't try any of the white wines, because I know I'm not a fan. But I tried six reds, and there were only two that I didn't love. Tastings were generous.
Written October 18, 2019
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